Operating Room Assistant in Livingston, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Operating Room Assistant

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Operating Room

Req #: 0000223510

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $22.46 - $23.64 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Summary:

Assists OR staff with patient care activities under the supervision of a RN. Maintains a strong presence in the surgical environment. Maintains supply levels in the OR rooms and sub sterile areas. Maintains equipment cleanliness and readiness. Performs transport tasks for patients, supplies, equipment and other requests and assigned tasks. Acts as a resource for needed supplies and equipment and case carts. Assists with patient positioning. Assists with room turnover and sets up room as per requirements of the next following procedure. Participates in PI activities. Applies Principles of Asepsis when in the surgical environment.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school graduate or GED

Preferred:

• 1 year experience

Scheduling Requirements:

• Days
• PD

Essential Functions:

• Must meet requirement of ADA. Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds, lift and transport patients. Must be able to bend, stoop, push and pull. Walks and stands for most of the working day. Must be able to work under pressure and stress. Must be able to withstand a constantly changing environment. Must be able to take direction from various levels of staff.